Senior Producer, Criminally Obsessed Daily Show

The Senior Producer of the Criminally Obsessed Daily Show owns end-to-end production of our YouTube vodcast and podcast-leading editorial vision, execution, and performance.

This role sits at the intersection of journalism, storytelling, and platform strategy. You will drive episode development from concept through publishing, crafting guest-driven narratives optimized for YouTube. You understand how to build stories that hook early, sustain attention, and spark conversation-while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and ethics.

You'll collaborate closely with the host, editor, producer, associate producer, and social team to deliver high-impact long-form content that grows subscribers, deepens engagement, and overall fuels our growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pitch, research, and produce long-form YouTube vodcast episodes with strong hooks, narrative clarity, and retention-driven structure
• Define the editorial angle and build episodes optimized for YouTube viewing behavior (cold opens, chapters, pacing, signposting)
• Partner with the host to shape authentic, urgent, and conversational on-camera storytelling-with a strong emphasis on the "why"
• Lead recordings to ensure production quality supports long watch times and audience immersion
• Manage and mentor Producer and Associate Producer across research, booking, outreach, and asset gathering
• Oversee fact-checking across scripts, interviews, graphics, and archival materials
• Apply legal and ethical best practices in true-crime reporting, including attribution, clearances, sensitivity, and defamation awareness
• Maintain close coordination with internal legal counsel
• Develop thoughtful, emotionally intelligent interview questions that drive revelation and sustained engagement
• Partner with editors to craft tight, high-retention cuts and identify standout or viral moments
• Contribute to titles and thumbnails that balance curiosity, clarity, and brand alignment while maximizing CTR
• Optimize metadata and packaging ahead of publish
• Analyze YouTube performance metrics (CTR, AVD, retention curves, comments) and translate insights into editorial decisions
• Continuously refine hooks, pacing, format, and episode length based on data
• Identify high-impact moments for Shorts and vertical distribution
• Collaborate with social teams to ensure clips support long-form growth strategy
• Adapt quickly to breaking developments, new leads, or court updates
• Remain solutions-oriented as timelines or editorial direction evolve mid-production
• Adapt quickly when new leads, court developments, or breaking new occurs.
• This role requires occasional travel, approximately 10-20%, to attend conferences, training, or on-site content coverage.
• Physical Requirement: Must be able to safely lift, carry, and maneuver equipment/gear weighing up to 25 pounds, following proper safety protocols.

Daily / Weekly Expectations:

• Shape episode concepts, angles, and guest strategy
• Review cuts with a focus on pacing and retention
• Optimize titles, thumbnails, and publishing strategy
• Track analytics and audience feedback post-launch
• Stay ahead of trending cases, trials, and competitor content
• Maintain alignment with legal and editorial standards

Qualifications:

• Proven experience producing for YouTube, podcasts, or long-form interview video
• Strong understanding of YouTube best practices, algorithms, and audience behavior
• Deep passion for true crime and investigative storytelling
• Exceptional research and fact-checking skills, including public records and court documents
• Experience booking and prepping sensitive or high-stakes interviews
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop; After Effects a plus)
• Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment
• Experience growing or managing a YouTube channel
• Strong instincts for thumbnails, titles, and hooks that drive CTR
• Familiarity with Criminally Obsessed's tone and audience
• Contacts/relationships within media and law enforcement a plus
• Knowledge of FOIA and Fair Use

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $85,000 to $120,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which would be awarded based on individual and company performance. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Client-provided location(s): Charleston, SC

Job ID: sinclair-16346

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-16T20:17:03